It seems a long time since I sent out a newsletter with the news that we were moving house to be closer to our daughter. We sold our house very quickly but failed to find a suitable property in that area and as a result we are still here. It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster emotionally as we are …
Hanging out for Health
Spring has arrived at last (almost)! The signs of spring are everywhere: the grass is greener and the daffodils are appearing, albeit today surrounded with a light covering of snow. I’m taking a few days out of the studio to work in the the garden and have spent the last two days cutting back foliage and raking up leaves. It’s …
Creating Healthy Habits For Life
Since I last wrote, I have been awash with positive feedback from my last newsletter. So many of you have been in touch to say you found it inspirational or that is gave you the impetus to make some changes. This letter is a follow-on to see how you are doing and to help motivate you to make those changes …
Think Twice About That New Gym Membership
As I write this, gyms across the country are beset with wave after wave of resolutioners. The same principal applies to the diet companies: Weight Watchers, SlimFast and every new cookbook peddling the latest diet fad is positively prolific in the month of January. The gyms themselves capitalise on this time of the year by holding promotions and special offers …
Get Moving this Winter
The studio closes on the 21st of December and reopens on the 22nd of January. I’d like to thank you all for your continued loyalty and friendship. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy happy 2018. I love moving and being active. I also love Christmas and choosing gifts so this time of the year is perfect for me to …
Vietnam & Cambodia Trip
Seafood and squatting: the lifestyle of Vietnam After an incredible, three-week trip exploring Vietnam and Cambodia, it’s wonderful to be home, despite the drop in temperature. Both countries are well worth a visit if you’re looking to expand your horizons on a completely different type of holiday. The lifestyle is very laid back: our guide told us locals call it …
Bone Building
Bone Building in the Garden Perthshire looks amazing right now with the beautiful autumn colours. I’ve spent the last couple of weekends putting the garden to bed: covering outside furniture, protecting delicate plants and raking up the fallen leaves, not to mention lifting heavy plant pots and pushing a loaded wheel barrow uphill. All good bone building exercise. I want …
The Dreaded Menopot
Menopausal Belly Fat A frequent concern for women in their 40s and 50s is the increase in belly fat. It’s not so much the overall weight gain but where it is deposited – right around the belly button – that women find distressing. Even the more athletic women see changes in where the fat is deposited. I’ve often heard it …
Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
You’ve probably heard lots of contradictory advice about osteoporosis risks and treatments, particularly when it comes to exercise. The good news is you can practice Pilates if you’ve been diagnosed with the condition (or its precursor osteopenia), but you need to ensure the exercises you do are modified to protect against fracture. With the right modification, Pilates can be a …
Physical Activity and Menopause
We all know that physical activity at any age is beneficial, and for women during the menopause exercise carries particular additional benefits. The menopausal period is associated with many health risk factors such as osteoporosis, decreased bone density, and cardiovascular disease, to name a few. But not all forms of physical activity are equally helpful with menopause symptoms, and certain …
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